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I love my batting . . . but my DNA is fast bowling, says Proteas hero Corbin Bosch
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch is likely to be a menace for Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, if selected in the starting XI. Photo: Backopagepix
Corbin Bosch has had a dream start to his Test career. On debut on his home ground at SuperSport Park in Centurion against Pakistan, Bosch took a four-wicket haul and scored 81, helping South Africa secure a spot in the World Test Championship final.
In his second Test at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, the 30-year-old brought up his maiden Test century in the first innings and took a five-for in the second innings, a feat that no South African Test cricketer had achieved since 2002 when Jacques Kallis did the same against Bangladesh.
Bosch's all-round performance in Bulawayo helped South Africa secure a 328-run victory and saw the side take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Despite his ability with the bat and the intense competition amongst the tail-end batters, Bosch told the media on Wednesday that his DNA is bowling fast.
Bosch's late father, Tertius, was a fearsome tearaway fast bowler for the old Northern Transvaal, featuring in one Test and two One-Day Internationals for South Africa.
